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Find all the latest news from the courts, including the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Coroner's Court. Please note: A defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule 5.8, as agreed by HMCTS and the Society of Editors and approved by the Lord Chancellor. Names/details of convictions will not be removed on the basis of the convicted individual or their families requesting such action.
‘OLD CREEP’ PLEADS GUILTY TO GROPING WOMAN’S BOTTOM WHILST WAITING FOR FRIED CHICKEN
A 49-year-old man who told a woman she was beautiful before groping her bottom and moving his hands forward has pleaded guilty to sexual assault. David Morris-Perry admitted the single charge when he appeared before Magistrates on Tuesday. He appeared...
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35-YEAR-OLD PLEADS GUILTY TO FRACTURING MAN’S CHEEK BONE DURING ASSAULT
35-year-old Rory Scott will appear before the Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to punching a man 3 times outside Halfords in Newport, causing significant facial injuries. Scott, of Heathfield Road in Freshwater, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates...
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DRUNK AND DISORDERLY FORT STREET RESIDENT FINED AFTER THROWING ROAD SIGN
A 49-year-old man from Sandown pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Andrew Coward, of Fort Street, appeared before Magistrates on Tuesday charged with the offence which took place on...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (4TH OCTOBER – 8TH OCTOBER 2021)
Monday 4th October – Friday 8th October 2021 • Michael James Barnes, 31, of Avenue Road in Freshwater admitted breaching a community order. He was ordered to complete 130 hours of unpaid work and pay costs of £60. Barnes also...
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WOMAN ORDERED TO PAY JUST £140 IN COMPENSATION AFTER DESTROYING WINDOWS WITH PLANTPOT
A 40-year-old woman from Lake has been ordered to pay just over £140 in compensation after destroying a door, several windows and garden items in a bizarre fit of rage in Shanklin. Emma Stafford, of Medeway, pleaded guilty to a...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (27TH SEPTEMBER – 1ST OCTOBER 2021)
Monday 27th September – Friday 1st October 2021 • Peter Spencer Larkin, 55, of Carisbrooke Road in Newport, was fined £80 for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. He was also ordered to pay £60 costs....
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (20TH SEPTEMBER – 24TH SEPTEMBER 2021)
Monday 20th September – Friday 24th September 2021 • James Simon Birchenough, 32, of Osborne Road in East Cowes, was made subject to a 6-month community order for causing harassment, alarm or distress and possession of a Class B drug...
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LATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (6TH SEPTEMBER – 17TH SEPTEMBER)
Monday 6th September – Friday 17th September 2021 • David Patrick Marsh, 30, of Cannamanning Road in St Austell, Cornwall pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Hr was fined £40 and...
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CAR PARK CAMPER SENTENCED AFTER FAILING TO COMPLETE POLICE BREATH TEST
A man found driving his Kia in a Ryde car park whilst believed to be drunk pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday. 34-year-old Martin...
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MAN ACCUSED OF RESIN DRIVEWAY FRAUD TO APPEAR AT CROWN COURT
A businessman accused of 3 counts of fraud over the installation of resin driveways will appear at the Isle of Wight Crown Court in November. Former Angel Coatings and National Resin Driveways director, Simon Regan, 56, of Bradfield Road in...
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